Overall rating based on 1,284 votes
by Silvia Widmer

A great trip with a great crew, not only the capitain and his crew as well as the tour guides and the whole rest of the personel were always in a good mood, took so much care for all passengers, just amazing

by Wolfgang Liebl

After two years of postponement because of Corona, it finally worked. Professional organisation and good service all around. Fabulous landscapes, wild nature and a great wildlife. Very impressive, exactly wh

by Luca Raschi

Everything on the Ortelius was very good: organisation, food, the entire staff. Excellent. We were also lucky with the weather and the outdoor activities

by maria scarcella

Good journey but too much time on the ship without activities

by Felicity Peatfield

Friendly knowledgable staff, Comfortable ship, Good food and plenty of wildlife - what's not to love??

by Maria Ursula Zindel

It has been a great experience with great people and a great mixed group of expedition-lovers

by Fabio Pappalardo

Nice trip, but I had the impression that some guests were considered as more important than the others. Some "guides" were not friendly and helpful

by Martine PFEIFFER

Wonderful experience. Everything was just perfect nature, wildlife and outstanding Team.

by Federica Di Salle

A once in a lifetime trip. We saw so many polar bears, walruses, seals, whales, arctic foxes, reindeer and birds of all kinds. A special thanks to the expedition leader Claudio and to all his staff and also

by Hans Vibrans

Exciting journey. Very good guides, very good ship crew, fantastic kitchen. See you later again.

by Michael Scott

Thank you to Oceanwide and the incredible crew and expedition team on the Ortelius. The trip exceeded all expectations and every day was a highlight. The experience and knowledge of the expedition crew reall

by john nilsson

It was like an absolute dream! The activities were action packed, flexible, and we always felt incredibly safe. The ship and hotel crew were incredibly kind and helpful, catering to our every need. The guide

by ESTHER GROSS

The boat and room was comfortable but the activities and cruise was terrible. They were suppose to announce when they saw any wildlife but the only announcement was when a bear was far away. The boat did not

by Sue Hyem

Wonderful Arctic experience with Oceanwide Expeditions on MV Plancius around Spitzbergen. So much more than we had hoped for. Highly recommended.

by Paula Scanlon

Myself and my 11 yrs old twin boys went on this trip. Words can not describe how fantastic it was. I was a little bit apprehensive that the boys were a bit young but they had a fantastic time. I can not faul